Denmark’s annual inflation rate decelerated to 0.8% in January 2026 from 1.9% in December. This marked the lowest level since April 2024, largely due to lower prices for housing and utilities (-1.3% vs 1.2% in December) and transportation (-0.2% vs 1.3%), as well as slower price growth in restaurants and hotels (1.4% vs 3.3%), information and communication (3.5% vs 4%), and miscellaneous goods and services (2.4% vs 3.3%). Conversely, inflation rose slightly for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.8% vs 3.6%) and recreation and culture (1.9% vs 1.8%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices decreased by 0.6%, following a 0.4% fall in each of the previous two months. Core inflation, which excludes energy and unprocessed food, eased to 1.9% in January, the lowest in seven months, from 2.3% in each of the previous three months. source: Statistics Denmark

Inflation Rate in Denmark decreased to 0.80 percent in January from 1.90 percent in December of 2025. Inflation Rate in Denmark averaged 2.84 percent from 1981 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 13.00 percent in June of 1981 and a record low of -0.10 percent in January of 2015. This page provides - Denmark Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Denmark Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on February of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Denmark decreased to 0.80 percent in January from 1.90 percent in December of 2025. Inflation Rate in Denmark is expected to be 1.20 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Denmark Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 1.90 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-01-12 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Dec 1.9% 2.1% 2.1%
2026-02-10 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jan 0.8% 1.9% 1.8%
2026-03-10 07:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Feb 0.8%

Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Food Inflation 3.80 3.60 percent Jan 2026
Rent Inflation 2.30 2.30 percent Jan 2026
Services Inflation 2.70 3.40 percent Jan 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 99.53 100.10 points Jan 2026
Core Consumer Prices 100.23 100.23 points Jan 2026
Core Inflation Rate 1.90 2.30 percent Jan 2026
CPI Transportation 99.43 99.58 points Jan 2026
Export Prices 120.70 125.90 points Dec 2025
GDP Deflator 114.09 113.93 points Sep 2025
Harmonised Consumer Prices 99.37 100.03 points Jan 2026
Import Prices 121.40 116.90 points Dec 2025
Inflation Rate YoY 0.80 1.90 percent Jan 2026
Inflation Rate MoM -0.60 -0.40 percent Jan 2026
Producer Prices 144.50 141.00 points Dec 2025
Producer Prices Change -0.40 -1.50 percent Dec 2025


Denmark Inflation Rate
In Denmark, the most important category in the consumer price index is Housing and Utilities (30 percent of total weight). Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages accounts for 13 percent; Transport for 12 percent; Recreation and Culture for 11 percent; Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 9 percent; and Furnishings and Household Services for 6 percent. Restaurants and Hotels; Clothing and Footwear; Alcoholic beverages and Tobacco; Health; Communication; and Education account for the remaining 20 percent of total weight.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
0.80 1.90 13.00 -0.10 1981 - 2026 percent Monthly
2025=100

News Stream
Denmark Inflation Hits 21-Month Low
Denmark’s annual inflation rate decelerated to 0.8% in January 2026 from 1.9% in December. This marked the lowest level since April 2024, largely due to lower prices for housing and utilities (-1.3% vs 1.2% in December) and transportation (-0.2% vs 1.3%), as well as slower price growth in restaurants and hotels (1.4% vs 3.3%), information and communication (3.5% vs 4%), and miscellaneous goods and services (2.4% vs 3.3%). Conversely, inflation rose slightly for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.8% vs 3.6%) and recreation and culture (1.9% vs 1.8%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices decreased by 0.6%, following a 0.4% fall in each of the previous two months. Core inflation, which excludes energy and unprocessed food, eased to 1.9% in January, the lowest in seven months, from 2.3% in each of the previous three months.
2026-02-10
Denmark Inflation Cools to 6-Month Low
Denmark’s annual inflation rate eased to 1.9% in December 2025 from 2.1% in each of the previous two months. This was the lowest inflation rate since June, amid softer price increases in transport (1.2% vs 1.4% in November), recreation and culture (1.8% vs 1.9%), restaurants and hotels (3.3% vs 4%), and health (1.8% vs 2.4%). Declines were also seen in prices of furnishings, household equipment, and maintenance (-1.2% vs -0.1%) and clothing and footwear (-0.2% vs -0.6%). Meanwhile, inflation was steady for food and non-alcoholic beverages (at 3.5%), housing and utilities (at 1.2%), and education (at 4%), while it rose for miscellaneous goods and services (3.3% vs 3%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.4%, following a 0.3% drop in November. Core inflation, which excludes energy and unprocessed food, edged down to 2.2% from 2.3% in each of the previous two months. In 2025, the average inflation rate was 1.9%.
2026-01-12
Denmark Inflation Steady at 2.1% in November
Denmark’s annual inflation rate stood 2.1% in November 2025, unchanged from the previous month. Price growth slowed for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.5% vs 4.5% in October), housing and utilities (1.2% vs 1.5%), transport (1.4% vs 1.5%), and recreation and culture (1.9% vs 2.3%). At the same time, prices fell for furnishings, household equipment, and maintenance (-0.1% vs 1.2%) and clothing and footwear (-0.6% vs -0.8%). Conversely, prices rose at a faster pace for restaurants and hotels (4% vs 2.5%), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (2% vs 1.6%), health (2.4% vs 1.1%), and communication (7.6% vs 4.7%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices decreased by 0.3%, reversing a 0.4% rise in the prior month. Core inflation, which excludes energy and unprocessed food, held steady at 2.3%.
2025-12-10